Speakerā The speaker is an African American male named Ta-Nehisi Coates. He is married and has 6 brothers and sisters
OccasionāCoates talked Ā about the use of the N-word, and how saying this word has a lot power. Ā No matter who uses or how they use it thereās so much meaning behind it.
Audience: I thinkĀ he is directing this towards everyone but mainly African Americans. Because he uses the word āweā when speaking about African Americans.
Purpose:Ā The purpose of this article is to show how great words are. And how we use them not knowing the meaning behind it. Like how he uses examples of those women who called each other bitches but if someone else was to do it there would be a whole issue.
Tone:Ā Coates tone is somewhat serious and intense about the subject. He identifies the negative impact of the word.
Thoughts:Ā I liked the reading because it made me think the words I use in my daily life. Like do I really know the meaning behind them. He did a really good job in making his points visible and valid.
